My dog was broken; from heartache to being slightly abused. He is a very pro in progress; however he has calmed down tremendously and is much more manageable than before. He's such a little lover! Thank you Frankii, Steve, Nate and Bob! read more

Mutt Masters - My Bleu - Pet Training Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Frankie with Mutt Masters is amazing! Our 7 month old Frenchie is much better on walks, behavior around the house, etc etc. She is very good at the technical and process side of training while Bob has more of the "what's going on inside your dog's brain" side of the training. read more

If you're even considering using this con artist to train your dog? You had better save your money and go anyplace else than this. This is taken from Bob the con's email to my wife from Dec. 28th 2012. "Clients have a "no reason needed" to cancel their training program within 30 days to receive a refund. That said, I will be happy to refund your balance due in the way it was paid, as is standard company policy (probably everywhere). " Fast forward to March 11th 2013. When we were forced to take him to Colorado Springs civil court. Claim number 102-191-31308 for fraudulent services. Case number 12S12165 which we were awarded $561.35. He has made absolutely no attempt to repay us whatsoever. Time to take him back to court or possibly jail time. He is a miserable person when it comes to dogs. As he's also lied numerous times to my wife and myself. Don't trust him. Don't even get on the phone with him. You've been warned. And you wonder why there are "60 reviews for Mutt Masters that are not currently recommended"? read more

About 1 month ago, I purchased a 5 month old German Shepherd puppy (Xena) from Bob, who had already provided basic obedience and crate training for her at the time of purchase. She has far exceeded my expectations in every regard, and her continued training with Mutt Masters has done wonders for the both of us - Xena for added socialization and managing distractions, but particularly for me as this is my first GSD and I needed LOTS of help in understanding how to be the best handler for her. Bob observes carefully and is very direct in his feedback. Knowing that becoming a successful handler for a high energy/drive puppy cannot be a guessing game - I very much appreciate that! In our training classes, I have witnessed first hand how Bob interacts with dogs with owner/trainer identified issues - offering appropriately stern corrections with impressively precise leash handling techniques (in no instance causing the dogs pain, only correction). You can learn a ton by simply observing the way he interacts with the dogs around him and how they respond. Next up for Xena will involve protective dog training and eventually, PTSD service dog training. I very much look forward to continuing these curricula with Bob and the Mutt Masters team. read more

Mutt Masters - Pet Training Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bob and his team are fantastic. We would recommend them time and time again and will be back for all our future training needs. Communication and Understanding What sets Mutt Masters apart is their remarkable ability to communicate with dogs on a level that seems almost telepathic. They understand each dog's unique personality and tailor their training approach accordingly. They ensure all questions are answered and The results speak for themselves. Both of our dogs have made so many Over the 9 months spent in training, we watched our rescue being terrified of the world (despite working with a trainer at a rescue for over 2 years) to now being confident, taking the lead, and being comfortable enough to interact with strangers when we are out as well as company when they are visiting. Our other dog was struggling with nervousness; she has now come out of her shell and is more confident and comfortable approaching unknown situations. They work to build bonds beyond training. Mutt Masters has helped strengthen the bond, and both dogs have grown in confidence and obedience. They teach how to understand dogs' behavior and needs and communicate effectively, making our relationship stronger than ever. If you're looking for a dog trainer, look no further. Five stars aren't enough to rate the incredible service and heartfelt dedication they bring to the field of dog training. Bob goes above and beyond, offering high-quality training. We cannot thank you enough for the difference you have made for Skye and Luna! read more

Bob saved my dogs life. Moose would explode at every dog he saw. He attacked our older dog multiple times. He was out of control. I got Bob's name and number from my Vet after taking my older dog in with multiple bite wounds. My Vet said if Bob couldn't help us then we needed to consider euthanasia. Things were that bad. Bob evaluated Moose that day. He made it clear prior to seeing the dog that he would be up front if he didn't think he could help us. He had the whole family come in and evaluated how Moose reacted with each of us including our 14 month old baby. We put Moose into a 4 week board and train program. After a week and a half we visited him for a training audit. Moose showed HUGE improvements. He didn't react to the 5 other dogs in the room and instead looked at Bob for direction. My husband and I both took a turn walking him around the other dogs. Bob showed us how to stand, hold the leash and what body language to look for. Moose tried to react with both of us but by using the technique Bob showed us, we stopped the behavior in 1-2 seconds. He only tried once with each of us. Moose didn't react to other dogs again for the rest of the hour. These are awesome improvements! We still have 2 weeks of board and train left and 5 classes of our own to attend. Things are looking up! I'd recommend Bob and his team to anyone from new pups to owners who feel they have run out of choices. I have never seen any unprofessional behavior nor inhumane treatment. He is honest and up front with what it will take to help your dog. He tailored his approach to what my family needed and has us bringing in our older dog as well. This guy works with all types of dogs from truly aggressive to puppies who just need initial training. If you are too sensitive to be told the truth, he probably isn't the one for you. But if you can admit you and your family's behavior is likely contributing to your dogs bad behavior and you can commit to training, he can likely help your dog even when it looks like you've got no hope. His results speak for themselves. read more

Mutt Masters - Moose - Pet Training Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

We are just so pleased with Bob, Sarai, Nan, and the team at Mutt Masters! We adopted a sweet girl who had been on the streets. She had some very difficult behaviors and some serious fear of the world. When she got expelled from Doggy Daycare, we were beyond frustrated and disappointed. We sent Vespa to boarding training for four weeks. Following that, we've spent about 7 weeks attending weekly training. You wouldn't believe the difference in our girl! Today, she and I walked through a farmer's market without her showing aggression or barking at all! She also saw our vet today and got all gold stars! Now, people in public see her as the sweet, pretty girl that we've always known her to be! If you have a pup that you love but are lost for how to help, I highly recommend you visit Mutt Masters! read more

This guy is nothing but a con artist. He spends more time telling you how good he is at his job than he does doing what he's supposed to be doing. His intention of going slow in the training is to tell you that your dog will need to stay with him for best results and that's $700 a month. He's full of shit. He has zero idea how o train and just wants your money. He will charge you $400 for 3 sessions. You can't learn what you need to in 3 sessions. Again, it's a ruse - after 2 sessions he will tell you that your dog needs to live with him for a week or two. His facility is severely lacking. It's literally just his house and garage in the country. Don't fall for this con artist tricks! read more

This would be a great place to take your dog IF YOU HATE YOUR DOG. I brought one of my dogs here looking for help with house training, and basic commands. My dog was rescued from a puppy mill and at the time was very fearful of people. Bob was a pretty smooth salesman who convinced me he could help, so my dog went to live there, with him, for 2 weeks. During that time the only way I was allowed to see my dog was to pay for additional classes, so I did. The total for the 2 weeks came to more than $2,000... and my dog learned the command "sit". Literally, that was all they taught him. But that's not the worst part. Bob told my husband and I that its "stupid" to rescue dogs, that they're damaged and shouldn't be given another thought. He actually recommended that we "return" our dog! I've never been so mad in my life as I was at that moment. Since then I've heard numerous HORROR STORIES from people who've made the mistake of bringing their dog to mutt masters. Your dog doesn't listen? His solution is to lift the dog by the back of the collar, holding him in the air until he passes out! He's also a fan of chaining dogs in the hot sun just out of reach of water and food, to teach them a lesson. Bob should be in jail, not running a dog training business. I'll regret leaving my dog with him for the rest of my life, I can only hope that he didn't suffer as much as other dogs there have. Please don't bring your dog to mutt masters. There are plenty of reputable dog trainers in COS that don't resort to animal abuse as a training technique! read more

Learned a ton from mutt masters and the ability to call 24/7 for spot information was huge. We even dropped off a very young GSD puppy with them for 2 weeks while we went on Xmas vacation, and when we came back many of his puppyism's were gone. Training a dog takes a lot of work but they'll teach you how to be consistent, efficient, and effective. Totally worth it! Dog is now 6 years old and I get compliments all the time on his training read more

I thought it was important to share my experience with Mutt Masters. My husband and I met Bob last year when we needed our 2 dogs boarded. Blu 9 yr old Cheseapeak Bay Retriever with aggresion and epilepsy issues and Leo 9 yr old Boston Terrier. Our experience was very pleasant considering Blu has special needs. We felt Bob did a reasonable job caring for our dogs. However, Bob was very upfront with us as he called Blu a "Dick" (which he was) and did an outstanding job of convincing my husband that Blu could be changed through his training. He really is quite the salesman! Long story short and over 1,000$ later... i learned his training included choking dogs out (keep in mind Blu was 9 years old with epilepsy), applying a muzzle for consecutive days in order to starve dogs. Chaining dogs in the hot sun and leaving water just out of reach. Unfortunately, Blu did get to finish his obedience classes as he passed away during Christmas time from health complications. Bob held on to the remaining $350 and said we could use it in the future for boarding, training, or purchasing a dog. Bob contacted my husband earlier this week in regaurds to purchasing one of his German Sherpard puppies. My husband was interested in seeing the dogs and we went as a family. My 2 year old son had a Dr. appt prior and it was cutting into nap time; needless to say he was not on his best behavior. After seeing the puupies and observing their interaction with my 2 year old (not to mention the less than desirable conditions of the facility), my family decided it was not in our best interest to buy a dog at this time. My husband contacted Bob the following morning to voice his concern about having a German Shepard puppy and a toddler; stating we wanted to wait until he was a little older. This is the part that breaks my heart...Bob attacked my family! My husband stated that Bob did not take the news very well and the conversation got heated as Bob reffered to me as a "helicopter mom" with an "outruley kid" and "that kid is unmanagable!" "That kid is not welcome at my facility"! "That kid would probably get bit anyway and it would be my fault!" Bob was very fortunate that he had my husband on the recieving end and not me! "That kid" is my son and has a name. He is not uncontrollable... he is 2 and was tired and missed his nap. I was trying to make the best of it. You dont know my sons strengths, weaknesses, allergies, or disabilities. Yes, I am going to helicopter my baby at any facility that breeds large K9s and houses aggressive dogs! You have no right to judge or make decisions for my family! Those comments were hurtful; especially towards a helpless baby! Shame on you Mutt Masters! read more

Bob is so knowledgeable and has such a big heart for basic dog training to service dog training. He continues to work with my dog to ensure she is perfect for what I need her and never gives up. I strongly recommend! read more

I used Bob with Mutt Masters several years ago. The training experience for my dog was good. I do feel the trainer was overpriced for what I got. But all in all it was a good experience. Janet B. read more

I am so lucky to have found them. My dogs are spoiled at home and love coming to play and stay

Bob is the 'Cesar Millan' of dog training. Bob's background is unsurpassed. He has the immense ability to sympathize with any canine and empathize with their owners, training dogs (and clients), at ALL levels. My dog, as he has claimed is a "felon." She is a highly nervous dog whom has, in her nervous moments attacked our smaller dog and has bitten people. Bob is extremely passionate at what he does and sympathetic for those in need. He is no doubt the most knowledgable, successful, dedicated dog trainer we will ever come across! read more

Mutt Masters has been an excellent resource for me training my dogs. They have gone out of there way to offer me assistance when I have needed it. The ability to go to group classes closer to my home are very convenient as well as the one on one training. I have seen the other review and definitely have to say my experience has been nothing but positive after over a year of training. Not only has my dogs learned required skills I have learned many skills to be a better owner and how to shape and mold my dogs even in the worst situations. read more

I own a Pit Bull and spent hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars on training classes, behaviorists and books over the past 6 years trying to get my crazy pup under control. Before I began going to Mutt Masters I could not have Vixen around any dog what so ever. She anticipated aggression and acted out on it at the first chance she had. It was to the point that I was embarrassed to walk her because she was so unpredictable. If guests came over my house I would put up a baby gate or lock her in my room, otherwise she would jump on everyone. She had horrible manners. Bob, Mutt Masters' Master Trainer, is NOT your typical trainer. His passion for dog training and brutal honestly sets him apart from all the rest. At my first consultation with Bob, he explained to me how his training works and gave me homework. I was taken aback at first, but after doing some reading I quickly understood the importance. Bob emphasizes learning the relationship of dogs and their needs. Bob does not take anything less than perfection and holds owners and dogs to the standard. I've seen complaints about how Bob handles dogs. Let the record state: Corrections are just as necessary for obedience as praises. No dog is the same (i.e. size, drive, tolerance, energy) therefore it only makes sense the form of correction and praise varies too. Bob showed me how to determine the perfect amount of correction necessary for my dog. After each correction Bob or I give Vixen, she is just as happy as can be, her tail is wagging and she's ready for the next exercise. Since completing training with Bob I have taken my dog to the Garden of the Gods, parks, restaurants, and even managed to host regular cookouts at my house. I can have people over and she not ruin their clothes. I can walk in harmony with my neighbor and her dog. Vixen is a completely new dog. I would recommend Mutt Masters to anyone, for any dog, at any age (human or dog). read more

I cannot imagine assigning a rating less than FIVE STARS to Mutt Masters. Bob is not only passionate about helping handlers (owners) and their dogs; he is an experienced expert with real credentials (Tufts, for starters). We adopted a Schnauzer-looking 30-pounder in the Bahamas last year and brought her back to Colorado to live with us and our other adopted dogs and cats. She is not aggressive but, being a street dog in the Bahamas, was overly possessive of food and toys, hyper-protective of us, and impossible to stop from barking at men visiting our property. We have grown very fond of our "Lychee" (yes, she is a nut from another country...) and decided to obtain an evaluation from Bob. We decided to leave Lychee for boarding and intensive work with Bob, Gaby and Hope, in a ranch-like environment free of unwanted distractions. Today we visited Lychee and found that, in only four days, profound changes have begun. We have a lot to learn to continue the expert training begun by Bob. Frankly, I think it will be harder to train US than Lychee! But, it is worth the effort and the expense to have a dog who is comfortable in her own skin and around others, and free of the anxiety that has been driving her inappropriate actions that have been creating stress in our household. We feel very good seeing the respectful relationship Lychee is forming with Bob, how Lychee has completely calmed down around other animals and other men, and how happy she seems to be in a completely different environment where demands are being placed on her in an expert manner to remove the "brattiness" we were creating in Lychee by spoiling her rotten and not setting any boundaries. If you have a dog who needs really expert help, look no further. read more

One of the most experienced, honest, and dedicated pet trainers in the area. If you put in 100%, Bob will give back 120%. Flexible on times, prides to match ability, and follow-up classes that help you maintain what progress you make. I recommend this trainer over any other in Colorado, hands down! read more

I first heard of mutt masters at an expo I attended and I told my one of my co workers and she said she brought her dog there years ago and he was amazing. After hearing that, I thought I would give it a try. I have a 3 year old German Shepherd that was aggressive and overly possessive of me. She would bark at anyone that would come in her space and we could never have people over because of her barking and aggression. After 2 classes, Bob recommended that she stay there for 2 weeks because she needed a lot of extra training. I was concerned about how to pay for it but Bob is so amazing and was able to work out a payment plan that worked for us. He knew we were willing and wanted to do the training but we couldn't afford it all up front. I went and did a class with Elka about 10 days in. I was amazed at the progress she had made. It was nice to have her on a leash and not yanking me down the street and barking at everyone she saw. We were able to stand next to people without her barking like a maniac. I could not believe the transformation she had made. I have tried all different training classes and approaches with no avail. I will definitely be continuing classes with him. I am so excited to get her back in 2 days and see the difference the training has made in our everyday lives. I would highly recommend Mutt Masters! read more

Mutt Masters - My Elka - Pet Training Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I feel that Bob Warren misrepresented the German Shepherd I bought from him; he said she was "a dog with an attitude", BUT the dog had NEVER bitten anyone". Well, I have had enough attack incidents, IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS, for my neighbors to have the dog removed from me. Not a word about this "attitude". Bella attacked and bit a young man last week; I paid his medical bills and called him daily to see how he was doing. I got lucky; this was an exemplary young man, and he was encouraging, rather than furious! Exemplary!!. Bella literally dragged me down the street, I'm covered with Road Rash. His contracts are hand-written (WHO DOES THAT); he came up with a figure of $ 1850.00 for the dog and 10 lessons; but he always has the leash rather than let me learn by taking the leash! It's always the "Bob show", But he MISREPRESENTED the 'attitude' of the dog; the dog is more vicious, the a simple "attitude", toward all men; I'm not dumb enough to go take an inventory (kids and women). I ADORE Bella, but my neighbors are furious. I don't know what the outcome is, yet; stay tuned. The 'victim' suffered 4 puncture wounds. They picked Bella up right away (or perhaps the city would), and he is allegedly training her with a shock collar; she already had a prong collar which turned out to be ineffective. As of the other day, he had not begun Bella's training yet, as he's been "too busy"! Bella is sadly sitting in a kennel, and I'm broken-hearted. read more

Mutt Masters - Bella, my German Shepherd. She chose me. See my review on Mutt Masters. - Pet Training Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I have a 3 year client relationship with Mutt Masters and Bob Warren. After seeing and meeting him in April of 2013 at the Pet Expo, my boyfriend and I purchased one of the best dogs we've ever had. The temperament, training level and obedience this dog had due to the training received by Bob exceeded our expectations. Bob was honest and forthcoming about our beloved Leather. Leather was diagnosed with a heart murmur but a bond occurred instantly between he and my boyfriend. We fell in love with him and he fell in love with us. When my oldest son was ready to purchase his first dog in February 2016 I immediately told him I wanted to call Bob and Kathy with Mutt Masters first. It just so happened that Leather's sister, Csilla, but not litter mate, had a litter and they had one puppy left. This gorgeous female puppy instantly took to my son and he was drawn to her. We are now adding a third dog from Mutt Masters. Csilla, Leather's sister and Hera's (the puppy) mother is now becoming a part of our family. She is a stunning and exceptionally trained service dog that we are in process of the handler handoff. So 3 years and 3 dogs later, our family will go nowhere else to add a four legged member of the family. Bob and Kathy Warren of Mutt Masters have become a BIG part of our family as well! THANK YOU BOB AND KATHY! read more

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I recommend Bob at MuttMasters. He trains people to train their own dogs. My spoiled Black Lab Lucy is now not jumping on guests.Yeah! It does take patience and repetition. Thnak you MuttMasters. read more

I hired Bob to train my dog who was skittish and unwilling to cooperate in going outside on a leash. For a fee of ~$1000.00, Bob agreed to train my dog. This training was to occur over 8, in-home visits at my house. In short, he showed up to my house 7 times and talked about dog behavior, with my dog leashed at his feet. The eighth appointment, he never showed. My dog is no better now, than before I paid the $1000. We are just $1000 lighter in our wallet, with nothing to show for it. Bob knows a lot and talks a lot. Where things fall off is that there is no action. If you want to pay a nice guy to come out to your house and talk to you about dog behavior with no real solutions to impliment, Bob is your guy. Just don't plan on your dog's behavior changing, or for him to show for the last visit... read more

so far so good. he's been working with my furbabies & it's been a great thing.

I can't say enough good things about Bob and his family. They have done an excellent job not just training my Mastiff but helping me become a more confident owner. My dog literally tried to attack them at first but very quickly became excited!every time he sees them. They board my dog and treat him like family. They even are concerned with his help and helped me get a second opinion about some issues he had. I'm a single parent and desperately needed to get my dog trained and Bob worked with me in a payment plan. My dog and I are both so much happier after working with them! read more

I suppose I will start from the beginning. I chose Mutt Masters due to all of the great reviews (as evident here) and a chance encounter with a pleased patron/employee while downtown. I was looking to get my Heeler mutt certified as a therapy dog for volunteer purposes. Making my appointment was easy enough over the phone. On the day of, Bob was friendly and welcoming. He performed a fairly thorough evaluation of my pup, as well as gave me a few areas to work on a little bit. My only negative comment about our initial interaction is that he made mention multiple time of the fact that he was "only charging me $35 for an hour of his time that would usually cost hundreds". I appreciated the unexpectedly low cost of the evaluation, but if you are going to repeatedly make mention of the fact that it would typically cost much more, just charge me more (I was expecting to lay more anyway). When my appointment was over, Bob said that he would take his notes, draft up the certifying paperwork, and have them to me in an email the following day. I received nothing the next day, and decided to give him 3 days factoring in the life happens and he seemed to be a small operation. After three business days (in Irish appointment was on a Tuesday, I called him the following Monday), I called Bob back to ascertain the status. Once I was able to remind him of who I was, he gave me some excuse of being out of town or something like that, and to give him a few more days. I agreed, as I didn't have much of a choice. I had been planning on flying my pup home the following week for the Christmas holiday to volunteer at the Veterans retirement home that my uncle loves in, and that was unable to happen as a result. Once I returned to CO after the holidays, I attempted another phone call and left a message. Since then, it is now March, and I have sent two more emails via his website that have gone unanswered. Whether it was $35 or $350, I paid Bob for a service that was never completed. Because of that, and his lack of communication and/or follow up, I would not recommend him for any service of this sort. If you are going to advertise a service, make a promise to follow through, and even attempt to sell me hundreds of dollars in other services, FOLLOW THROUGH! read more

BEWARE - Locked Three Dogs in Hot Car on 90+ Degree Day. Do not leave your pets with this man. I found three dogs inside his truck with two windows barely cracked, less than half an inch. Dogs can easily die in this heat. A group of us waited at the car until he returned, at which point we asked him to take the dogs out of the car and explained the dangers of locking dogs in hot cars (very concerning that someone who has a dog training and boarding business doesn't know this). He became angry and argumentative, and implied the dogs in the hot car were fine. He initially refused to bring the dogs in, and only did so when enough people said they would not leave until the dogs were out of the hot car. At long last, he took (yanked) the dogs inside, angry. Was scary to see someone who people trust with their pets locking them in a hot car (we have no idea he how long he would have kept them in there for if we had not stood by, and chances are strong that he's done this before and will do it again). BE CAREFUL. read more

We had our first class today with Bob and my husband and I were completely impressed! We have 2 dogs our younger dog needs manners and our older dog needs socialization! We can't take our dogs on trails or to dog parks because of the way they behave around other dog and animals like rabbits. In just one class we all made huge strides towards improving. Us as dog ha flees and our dog in behavior. Another client came while we were there a very alpha German Shepard. We thought here is where we and our dogs get kicked out. But no with the skills Bob showed us we were able to diffuse the situation and handle our dogs so we were able to be just feet away from the alpha dog and no bad behavior was going on. Our dogs were more relaxed and social than ever before! We can not wait to practice this week and get to class next week. Thank you Bob and Mutt Masters!! We will tell all other fur babies parents about you! read more

I have my recue dog in training at this time with Bob and Mutt Masters and all sessions have been positive for me and my dog.She is 7 ands is acting like a 6 month old puppy and having fun. read more

Bob also gave us a smooth sales pitch, We have a beautiful Golden Doodle that we paid a lot of money for so of course we wanted her to be trained , we did the two week thing and were allowed to visit one time. at the end of two weeks we came to pick her up I ask to be shown all the things that she has learned. I was told she has learned to get along with other dogs. THAT WAS IT. I was so up set I called our credit card co and put a dispute on the charges and won. I then took her to sit means sit in Colorado Springs and had her evaulated. they confirmed that she had not been worked with. I signed up with them and they were wonderful in training her . We now llive in another state but she still is doing fine thanks to the people there. I really don't know how this man stays in business. read more

This business is a complete rip-off. I paid Bob Warren up front for classes to help my 2-year-old chocolate lab deal with separation anxiety. I met with Bob several times and all he did was to try to sell me products and tell me that at the "next session" he would begin the training. I finally got tired of this and asked for a refund. He said he would refund me the money but he never did. I would not recommend this business to anyone. read more